{"product_id":"products-himalayan-gongers-and-strikers-medium-heavy-bolted-felt-singing-bowl-striker-mallet-f1mb","title":"Medium Heavy Bolted Felt Singing Bowl Striker Mallet #F1Mb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDeep tone. Grounded contact.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese weight-balanced bolted strikers are designed for working with deeper tones—especially in larger Himalayan singing bowls and gongs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach offers a steady, controlled way to enter into sound, with enough weight to bring out fuller resonance while remaining responsive in the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Balanced and Responsive Contact\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe felt head is firm yet forgiving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt meets the surface of the bowl or gong with a softened contact—reducing harsh attack while allowing the tone to open gradually. The added brass bolt increases density within the head, creating a more grounded and stable point of contact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis added weight supports deeper activation without requiring force. The handle, shaped from finished beech wood, offers a stable grip with a consistent feel. Over time, this allows for more refined control of both volume and tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking with Larger Instruments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese strikers are particularly suited for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger Himalayan singing bowls (14” and above)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounding bowls with deeper tonal ranges\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium to large gongs requiring fuller activation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe added weight and felt density allow lower frequencies to emerge more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than producing a sharp strike, the sound tends to build—revealing a fuller, more rounded voice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariations in Size and Feel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth options share the same weight and overall construction, with subtle differences in balance and proportion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Heavy Bolted (#F1Lb)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA slightly more compact design with a shorter handle and fuller felt head. This creates a grounded, close-contact feel with steady control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Heavy Bolted (#F1Mb)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA slightly longer handle with a subtly smaller felt head. This offers a touch more reach and a slightly lighter sense of balance while maintaining depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach variation offers a slightly different way of working with the same tonal range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse in Practice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese strikers can be approached simply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, they support:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawing out deeper, lower tones\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with sustained resonance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping sensitivity to contact and pressure\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllowing sound to build gradually rather than striking sharply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, you may find that the weight of the striker begins to do more of the work—allowing attention to settle into the listening itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Construction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach striker is handcrafted and may vary slightly in size and feel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handles are made from slow-growing beech wood, chosen for its durability and stable grain. The felt heads are constructed from layered white wool, offering a softer and less percussive contact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brass bolt is embedded within each head, adding weight and density for increased responsiveness and tonal depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge Heavy Bolted (#F1Lb)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~354 g \/ 12.5 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle: \u003c\/strong\u003e10.75” × 0.5”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelt Head: \u003c\/strong\u003e3\" × 2.25\" (including bolt)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beech wood, white felt, brass bolt\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium Heavy Bolted (#F1Mb)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~354 g \/ 12.5 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11” × 0.5”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelt Head: \u003c\/strong\u003e2.75\" × 2.25\" (including bolt)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.75”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeech wood, white felt, brass bolt\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is handmade and may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunreed™ Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47372479234269,"sku":"F1Mb","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/F1Mb_1__24127.1712762902.500.500__07391.1712763102.1280.1280.jpg?v=1770493901","url":"https:\/\/sunreed.com\/products\/products-himalayan-gongers-and-strikers-medium-heavy-bolted-felt-singing-bowl-striker-mallet-f1mb","provider":"Sunreed™ Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}